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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are an assortment of numbers on the typical protocol header. Which of the answers below denotes the header number that identifies the systems application/service for receiving or transmitting data?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the encoding of characters?
IPv4 and IPv6 are the two current versions of IP. Which of the answers below is the defining difference between the two protocols?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a balanced transmission system?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the movement of process conditions from normal to upset, requiring operator action at some point in the future?
An industrial network can, with a set of configured rules, scan network traffic flow for security issues. Which of the terms below best represents this type of security measure?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "A"?
There are numerous styles of fiber optic cables. Which of the answers below best represents the number of criteria that is used to match the proper cable to the desired application?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameter under the LRV?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
In relation to IPv4, every classification has a finite amount of addresses. Which of the classifications below has the most subnet addresses?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will set up the user manager and data administrator when loaded?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses voltage transitions to represent logic states?
Which of the networks below is best used by foundation field bus for the controller communication level?
Which of the answers below best reflects a guided medium?
Which of the answers below is not a common fiber optic connector in the instrumentation field? Choose the answer that best applies.
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
Using the table provided, which answer best represents the letter"H" in hexadecimal?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm system tested and replacements done if required?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?